Rob Bosinger Ski Scholarship

Applications due FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

CATEGORIES:

• National carded U16 female
• National carded U16 male

ABOUT:

The scholarship is in memory of Rob Bosinger, a coach and mentor of U16 skiers over the years, who died suddenly of cardiac arrhythmia on May 20th, 2005. Funds are raised each year during the Head to Head Race Series; this year’s race events will be held at Mount Norquay on April 16 & 17, 2022. Scholarships will be awarded following the Kinder Cup awards on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Two Rob Bosinger Ski Scholarships are awarded each year to assist in meeting the costs of ski racing: one to a talented young male ski racer and one to a talented young female ski racer. Candidates will hold a National Card, members of Alberta Alpine and be born in 2006 and 2007.

$2,500 will be awarded per scholarship, largest in Canada for the U16 age group.

CLICK HERE for more info about Bozo Cup

CRITERIA:

The winners of the scholarships will be U16 ski racers who exemplify the qualities that Rob stood for: passion for the sport, ambition and courage, combined with talent and accomplishment, in pursuit of excellence in ski racing in Alberta. 

APPLY FOR THE U16 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HERE

Now is your time to show your support and WIN BIG with Canadian Paralympics!

You have the opportunity to support Alberta’s next generation of athletes as net proceeds are invested back into Alberta PSOs like Alberta Alpine!

Ticket Categories:
 1 for $10
 25 for $20
 100 for $50 (most popular)
 250 for $75 (best value!)

Everyone has the chance to win alongside Team Canada! 

Please use this direct link to support Alberta Alpine: https://abteamcanadaraffle.5050central.com/?olc=Org1

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The Holiday Inn Express & Suites University Calgary have an ongoing promo for this season. They are offering a $89.99 plus tax rate from now until March 31, 2022.   View the fact sheet here.

This week, the Olympic experience returns at the Winter Games in Beijing, where CBC/Radio-Canada — Canada’s Olympic Network — will provide around-the-clock coverage on all platforms with over 2,400 hours of live content along with broadcast partners Sportsnet and TSN.

Where is the schedule for TV/online viewing?

You can select the schedule for TV or streaming, and there is an option to filter by sport for streams and an icon to denote medal competitions (see below)

The TV schedule will list CBC’s Olympic broadcast programs, but not specific sports. For more about planned event coverage on CBC TV, go to the CBC Program Guide.

Feb 4 – Opening Ceremonies – 4:30am MT
Feb 5 – Men’s Downhill – 8pm MT
Feb 6 – Women’s GS – 7:15pm MT
Feb 7 – Men’s Super G – 8pm MT
Feb 8 – Women’s SL – 7:15pm MT
Feb 9 – Men’s Combined – 7:30pm MT
Feb 10 – Women’s Super G – 8pm MT
Feb 12 – Men’s GS – 7:15pm MT
Feb 14 – Women’s Downhill – 8pm MT
Feb 15 – Men’s SL – 7:15pm MT
Feb 16 – Women’s Combined – 7:30pm MT
Feb 16 – Women’s Ski Cross – Qualification 8:30pm MT / Final 11pm MT
Feb 17 – Men’s Ski Cross – Qualification 8:45pm / Final 11pm MT
Feb 18 – Team Event – 8pm MT
Feb 20 – Closing Ceremonies – 4am MT

Special rates are available to AASA Members with Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre Red Deer.

Instead of paying between $179 – $299 they offer the following rates for Alberta Alpine Members:

Traditional / Deluxe $109.00
Cambridge Club Room $129.00

Cambridge Club Level Room include access to their Cambridge Club Lounge featuring breakfast, all day snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, evening appetizer and beverage, large screen TV’s, work station and fire place.

Prices are subject to GST (5%), DMF (2%) and Tourism Levy (4%)

Blackout dates Nov 8 to 10, 2022

Individual reservations can be made through their reservation department at 1-800-662-7197 or by email to reservations@cambridgereddeer.com or use the rate link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?RatePlanId=5878378

Please make sure to mention the Alberta Alpine Ski Rate at time of booking!

For group bookings, please contact the hotel so they can have a block of rooms set up.

It was an awesome four days of racing at the GMC Cup FIS Series at Mount Norquay. We saw athletes from all across Canada compete. The first 2 days were slalom with some great racing in cold conditions and Alberta athletes finishing on the podium. On the first day Taras Dets (DINOS) placed 2^nd and Jesse Kertesz-Knight (AST) placed 3^rd. On the women’s side, Avery Lebsack (AST) landed on the podium in 1^st place, Polly Lang (NATC) in 2^nd and Eva Vogel (NATC) in 3^rd. The second day of slalom was cold with a fast track. In the women’s race Eva Vogel (NATC) won 1^st place, with Julia Culig (PANO) coming in 2^nd and Nikki Finoro (DINOS) 3^rd. On the men’s side Jesse Kertesz-Knight (AST) came in 2^nd and Devin Mittertreiner (DINOS) 3^rd.

The first day of the GS races there was a lot of fresh snow on the course. With everyone pitching into clearing the track, the races started with only a short delay. The GS track was run starting from the new Silver Legacy GS start and the first time in more than a decade for a GS to run on this track. Huge thank you to both Mount Norquay and BAR for making this happen. It is a great GS track that all found challenging and fun to race on. The GS races were broken into 2-day gender races with the women running on the first day. Once again, Albertans made it onto the podium, with Katrina van Soest (BAR) placing 1^st in the first race of the day, Eva Vogel (NATC) placing 2^nd and Zoe Gray (PANO) 3^rd. In the second race of the day Katrina Van Soest (BAR) placed 1^st, Zoe Gray (PANO) 2^nd and Kendra Giesbrecht (BAR) 3^rd.

In the men’s race, the day started off on a hard and fast track with Jesse Kertesz-Knight (AST) in 2^nd place in the first race of the day. In the second race of the day, Taras Dets (DINOS) placed 3^rd.

AASA wants to thank BAR, the ROC, all the volunteers and Mount Norquay for putting on such a great event. We would also like to thank the GMC Dealers of Alberta for their support of the GMC Cup FIS Race Series and their support of the Alberta Ski Team. Along with the support of the local GMC dealer Wolfe Chevrolet GMC Buick Canmore, their local support and community spirit is first class.

Dear Members,

As Covid19 continues to change and evolve, AHS has been updating its protocols and restrictions to meet the new challenges. The below link covers changes to the protocols/restrictions as well as the isolation requirements.

AHS Protocols
https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

AASA requires all members to follow the AHS Covid19 current protocols, along with the Covid19 protocols that both your local ski resort as well, any ski resorts that you plan to visit this season have in place. Ski resorts may have enhanced protocols that go beyond what AHS has put in place, and this need be followed.

AASA strongly recommends that everyone who is eligible, to get their double dose of the vaccination. It is very important that all coaches, officials, and volunteers are vaccinated not only to protect the community but also to ensure their jobs can be done.

Covid19 Protocols for Alberta Alpine sanctioned races.

For all U14, U16, FIS and Masters Alberta Alpine sanctioned races, all participants (coaches, officials, athletes, volunteers, and spectators inside the fence) must be fully vaccinated or show proof in written or printed copy that indicates the individual has tested negative for Covid19 on a Health Canada approved rapid PCR or lab-based PCR test approved by Health Canada or the lab accreditation body of jurisdiction to attend the event. Participants must have received at least 2 doses of a Government of Canada -accepted Covid19 vaccine or mix of 2 accepted vaccines or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. The second dose of vaccine must have been given 14 full days prior to the event/race.

Each ROC will manage this program and AASA strongly suggests that each ROC has a Covid19 Officer assigned to the race. There is no need to hold any personal information of any of the participants. The Alberta Government Covid19 scan app will verify if the participant is fully vaccinated.

For U12 and younger Alberta Alpine sanctioned races. All coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators must be fully vaccinated or proof in written or printed copy that indicates the individual has tested negative for Covid19 on a Health Canada approved rapid PCR or lab-based PCR test approved by Health Canada or the lab accreditation body of jurisdiction to attend the event.

All U12 and younger athletes will follow all AHS protocols at all race events inside the fence, this would include but only be social distancing, masks, and cohorts. Outside the fence U12 and younger athletes must follow the ski resort protocols.

Accepted Covid19 Vaccines in Canada.
• Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty, tozinameran, BNT162b2)
• Moderna (Spikevax, mRNA-1273)
• AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD (ChAdOx1-S, Vaxzevria, AZD1222)
• Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (Ad26.COV2.S)

The Covid19 pandemic has shown us all that it is always changing, and protocols will need to change with it.

We all want to have a safe and successful race season this year. Thank you to everyone who is making this season look like it will be a great one.

If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Best regards,
Patrick Gillespie
President of Alberta Alpine Ski Association

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The search for Canada’s most invested ski community returns. Mackenzie Top Peak is a national competition and a rallying cry for ski communities to show how invested they are, on and off the hill. Register your team, compete in weekly challenges, and earn points. The winning top peak, selected by a panel of judges, will receive $50,000 to invest in their ski community.

Last year Club Mont St-Marie, which is located just outside of Ottawa Ontario, was the inaugural winner of Mackenzie Top Peak. The $50,000 grand prize went towards building the region’s only FIS Giant Slalom run, enhancing the safety and usability of the hill, in partnership with the Dustin Cook Training Centre. This new run will lengthen the ski season for all alpine enthusiasts and enhance training for young aspiring athletes.

Register now.

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We are extremely excited for our athletes who are getting their first World Cup starts this month!  

• Alberta Ski Team alumni, Liam Wallace (Sunshine) had his first World Cup start delayed after unfavourable conditions in Zagreb, Croatia.
• Kiki Alexander (Sunshine) is getting her first World Cup start at Flachau, Austria on Jan 11^th
• Our Ski Cross team athletes are getting ready for their potential first World Cup starts at Nakiska on Jan 14^th & 15^th. More to come!